Malamum

Fantastic news :thumbs:

Excellent site R&P and I agree with Mary's Mama [quote]I think the facts are, there are A LOT of good dogs, especially the APBT!![/quote] Though the percentages are a little misleading. I think it would be better if the same number of each breed were tested. There were a couple of breeds that got 100% because only 1 dog was tested and it passed. It would have been a totally opposite result (0%) if it had failed, or if 2 dogs were tested and one passed and one failed then it would have been 50%........... thats a big range in the percentages.

Never get sick of updates.... :D I am so glad you found a suitable home for Devin. As for you.. are you really going to make the jump from 8 to 10. If so, we of course want to see pictures :wink:

[size=7][color=red][b]Way to go Rowie[/b][/color] [/size] Keep that typing up :user:

[quote]WOW you mean you did not know????you must keep them inside all the time in the summer with the air conditioning on full and have fresh snow delivered to your door every day!!! [/quote] Oh dear...... I really am in trouble then. How in the heck am I going to get fresh snow delivered every day :lol:

The above guest was me

[b]Guest wrote..[/b] [quote]Gooeydog- I read slot of one wedsite. here is a quote from one of their pages. THE REAL PIT BULL Promoting A Positive Image [url]http://www.realpitbull.com/[/url] Pit Bulls can and do interact peacefully with other dogs and animals. Individual dog temperament, early training and socializing, all play an important role in whether or not a Pit Bull is capable of getting along with other animals. Many people successfully keep multiple Pit Bulls and other pets in the same household. [color=red]Success is based on careful supervision, proper management [/color]and training, and the individual animals involved. A dog that has been raised properly will be easier to handle and control than a dog that has not been socialized or taught how to behave.[/quote] Ok... to make a point from your own post I have highlighted in red " Success is based on careful supervision and proper management"........ this actually goes to the heart of the original debate. IMO the dog park is not an environment where careful supervision and proper management can be exercised which is why they are not a good idea for the APBT.

[quote]If this breed has that "dog agresive gene" how come they are in dog shows and don't act up with all the other dogs close by? It's training. [/quote] :o :o :wallbash: :wallbash: You [b]REALLY[/b] haven't read, listned to or acknowledged a [b]single[/b] word anyone else has said. Have you??? Not one person here has said that the APBT shouldn't/can't be around other dogs peroid! All that has been said is that due to the nature of the APBT the dog park isn't the best place for them. My understanding is that they can be around other dogs in a strictly controlled and supervised environment (which the dog park is not). Anyone, please correct me if I am wrong on this point. BTW - I am still waiting for my answer on what step I missed when training my dog. If you honestly believe that anyone who has a dog aggressive dog hasn't trained them correctly then I [b]honestly[/b] want to know what I have done wrong. :-?

[size=7][color=blue][b]HAPPY BIRTHDAY FLY[/b][/color][/size] :bday: :bday: The cookout is an excellent idea :D

Kaleb you did the right thing. I am sorry it fell to you to clean up someone else's mistakes.

If Hollywood's ideals on training and dog aggression are correct then like Horsefeathers I too am curious as to what step I missed in Indy's upbrining. * Good breeder, and parents with excellent temprements: [b]Check[/b] * Raised in a loving home environment: [b]Check[/b] * Followed standard alpha training rules: [b]Check[/b] * Attended puppy training classes: [b]Check[/b] * Regularly attend dog training classes: [b]Check[/b] * Reinforce training in our home environment: [b]Check[/b] * Lots of socialisation as a puppy with various dogs, cats etc..: [b]Check[/b] * Continue socialisation as he grows older: [b]Check[/b] * Ensure dog is always in excellent health: [b]Check[/b] * Feed a good quality food: [b]Check[/b] Even after doing all of the above my boy just does not always play nice enough with other dogs for me to let him loose in a leash free environment. Hollywood [u][b]please[/b][/u] enlighten me as to what the magical step is I missed? Since you are so adamant that any dog that shows [b]any[/b] form of dog aggression is un-trained I am honestly curious as to what I should have done instead.

We have one and like Sheltie couldn't live without it either. Ours is massive it takes up half the door :o

:kciuki:

[quote]It takes time to develope a well behaved dog(s). Perhaps some people don't have the time for the amount of socialization required for the American Pitbull Terrier. If some people don't have the time for proper socialization, I do understand why their dog(s) might tend to lean towards being dog agressive.[/quote] Hollywood, I've got to say that I disagree at your comments above and your assumption that if a dog is dog aggressive it is the owner

The BARF and RAW diets are the same thing. BARF stands for Bones and Raw Food :wink:

Sadly no. I haven't been to Disney anything..(world or land) :( The closest I've got is the Disney store..... :-? Sounds like you had a fantastic time. Welcome back :D

Grrrrr........ some people are just plain ignorant and [u]VERY[/u] rude :evil: :evil:

[img]http://community.webshots.com/s/image1/2/7/23/83720723YcOjtl_ph.jpg[/img] Am I right???

Ok, Hollywood you seem to have one major misconception....... you seem to think that because we are saying APBT's are (or are more prone to be than other breeds) [size=6][u][b]DOG[/b][/u][/size] aggressive that we are saying they can't be loving family pets or therapy dogs etc..... Please note the highlighting on the word DOG.... Just because an APBT (or any other breed for that matter) is dog aggressive does not mean it's a snarling vicious monster that has to be locked away. Aggression towards other dogs and aggression towards humans are two totally different things. Anything with the word aggression seems to get people's back's up - maybe we should use the phrase "Don't play nice with other dogs" instead :wink:

Hollywood, Your dogs sound lovely and no one here is saying otherwise, nor is anyone putting them down. However this is a discussion forum and you can't start a topic and then basically say the only people allowed to reply are the ones who agree with you. Again I don

nor me :(

:( That's a shame for you but good for Barclay. Keep up the search - the right dog will come along and it will be well worth the wait.

[size=7][color=blue][b]HAPPY BIRTHDAY BK[/b][/color][/size] :BIG: :BIG: :new-bday:

I have been away from the site for a bit as I have been soooo busy at work and was wondering what happend with Barclay?

Whoo Hoo!!!!! So glad he is home safe and sound. What a relief.